Chapter 298 - Blandness After Passion
Li Yao actually did have this idea, so when the time came to 7 seconds, Li Yao also threw the basketball to Da Yao, and asked Da Yao, the first center in the west, to educate the so-called "second center in the west".
Da Yao beats Eric. Dampier still has a lot of experience, and a dream step near the bottom line directly turned Eric . Dampier shook straight away and ended the attack with an easy little hook.
"Lee, you're not going to, are you?" Jason. Kidd said helplessly to Li Yao.
"Jason, you reminded me, you know that our Clippers are leading now, why don't I suppress the rhythm and take my time?" Li Yao faces Jason. Kidd's inquiry, said with a smile, in fact, this is also a ploy of Li Yao, he wants to see after experiencing his own mental tactics this time, Jason. Will Kidd still be able to organize the offense as calmly as before?
Jason. Although Kidd knew that this was Li Yao's strategy, but he knew that what Li Yao said was the truth, their Mavericks were still at a disadvantage, and what he did just now was to alleviate the difference in momentum between the two sides, but the result was good, but he was beaten upside down by Li Yao, and now he is hanging himself out.
Jason. After Kidd received his teammate's serve, he dribbled the ball and thought about what to do in his head, and he was now a little caught in the trap of Lee.
If they want to chase points, it will definitely not work to play slowly like this, because once the rhythm is lowered, the characteristics of Da Yao's strong point on the inside line will be infinitely amplified, and it is impossible to restrict Da Yao by relying on his own "second center in the west" alone.
But if you speed up on your side, you will inevitably fall into the trap of Li Yao, you must know that even the Suns led by Nash lost to this Clippers team in the fast break.
"Is this what the Chinese call a conspiracy?" Jason. Kidd couldn't help but sigh, he was really hesitant now.
However, Jason. After all, Kidd is a point guard master, although he knew that Li Yao used a trick on himself, but he still decided to play steadily, after all, if he really runs, there will definitely be problems with the Mavericks' lineup, as for the relationship between the two sides, it's still early anyway, there is no need to rush now, and the difference between the two sides at this time is not too big.
See Jason. Kidd didn't speed up the attack as he thought, although Li Yao had already expected it in his heart, but he was still inevitably a little disappointed, after all, this was a set of tricks that he had carefully arranged.
The Mavericks' offense was exactly the same as the previous round, delaying the clock until the end of the game before handing the basketball to Dirk, the most consistent scorer. Nowitzki.
And Dirk. Nowitzki also lived up to expectations by shooting the basketball into the basket again.
Seeing this, Li Yao smiled lightly, the reason why he didn't choose to find someone to deal with Dirk. Nowitzki's wrapping or help defense is so that he can shoot all the time, after all, a person's shooting percentage can't be high all the time. If Nowitzki floats outside to shoot and doesn't get into the interior and becomes a premature kill, the Clippers don't need to worry about the Mavericks chasing back the score in a short period of time.
And turning back, Li Yao is once again focusing on Da Yao, and he wants to let the "second center in the west" be completely rubbed by Da Yao in this game.
With this style of play between the two sides, the original rhythm slowed down all of a sudden, and even three attacks could be completed in a minute at most, which was completely different from the previous offensive rhythm.
However, this style of play on both sides has also created that during this time, both sides have been very efficient in attacking, and almost every attack can be played steadily, in the final analysis, that is, to use their own strongest point to hit the opponent's weakest point.
However, although this style of play was very efficient, it was much less spectacular than the excitement of the previous game, and when the first quarter ended, even some neutral fans in the Staples Center arena let out a wave of boos to express their dissatisfaction with the slow game between the two sides.
But for this kind of booing, Li Yao didn't pay attention to it at all, you want to watch the passionate game, haven't we already staged it for you before, and now the most important thing for them is to maintain the current advantage until the end, only winning the game is the king.
"Hey, Kenny, I know the two sides did the right thing in the final game, but it's a bit boring now because the level of the game was so exciting." Barkley said, shaking his head.
"Yes, but the players on both sides want to bring the final victory to their own teams, and that's understandable." Kenny. Smith is also a little helpless, now he feels like he has just sat in a supercar galloping on the high highway wantonly releasing speed and passion, and now he is waiting in a classic car in a crowded street, this gap must be a little unacceptable.
After a short break, the second quarter finally started again.
Li Yao, who had played a whole quarter of the game, was sitting on the sidelines to rest at this time, he really needed to rest, although he didn't make much effort in the second half, almost always relying on Da Yao to attack, but in the fight with Jason. In the confrontation between Kidd, the old demon, Li Yao spent a lot of physical and mental power.
And it was not Sean, the original second point guard candidate, who replaced Li Yao on the court. Livingston, but Patrick, who had a very good performance in the last game. Beverley.
This is also the case that Lee Ya specifically found head coach Mike yesterday. Dunleavy consulted the results of Mike. Dunleavy also discovered Parker. Beverley's aggressiveness on the court, especially on the defensive end, is far greater than Sean's. Livingston, so Mike. Dunleavy also agreed with Li Yao's suggestion.
When Patrick. After Beverley knew that he would replace Li Yao as the point guard in the second quarter of the game, his excitement was even a little overflowing, and his hands trembled slightly.
"Patrick, don't get excited, this kind of opportunity will come later, we can all see your efforts, but I need to tell you one thing, that is, all you need to do now is to do your job honestly, don't think too much." See Patrick. Beverly's excited appearance, Li Yao couldn't help but be a little funny, and stepped forward to appease the excited young man.
Li Yao is actually a little worried about Patrick. Beverley made some out-of-the-ordinary moves because he wanted to show himself too much, and you know, this kind of thing happens to those rookies.
"Captain, don't worry, I know what I have to do." Patrick. Beverly certainly understood what Li Yao meant, so he immediately patted his chest and assured Li Yao.
"Okay, go up, start your show and let everyone know that they gave up on you and their biggest mistake." Li Yao didn't forget to give Patrick in the end. Beverly gave some encouragement.
Players from both sides took to the field again with the referee's second quarter opening whistle.
Thanks to Jason. Kidd is also older, so after the start of the second quarter of the game, he also sat off the court like Li Yao to adjust slightly.
Patrick. Beverley was also playing against Jose at this time. Barria, the two point guards of about 1.8 meters are so short on the court at this time.
Li Yao has been sitting on the sidelines and paying attention to Patrick. Beverley's move he now has an idea to bring Patrick. Beverley was developed as the team's second-point guard.
Before the start of the season, Li Yao planned to play more time in the new season to provide some help to the Clippers, but after the first three games, Li Yao found that their Clippers team seemed to be much stronger than he expected, so Li Yao also planned to reduce some of his originally planned playing time to make Patrick. Beverly, a rookie, has honed a lot.
After all, it's okay to say that the regular season is good now, and once it comes to the playoffs, no matter who the opponent is, the strength shown on the offensive and defensive ends must far exceed that of the regular season. Beverley opportunities were honed.
And Patrick. Beverley's performance also made Li Yao, who was sitting on the court, can't help but give a thumbs up in his heart, because Li Yao found that although Patrick. Beverley may have been a little nervous about his first appearance as a second point guard, but he hasn't forgotten his duty.
The defense is still trying his best to limit Jose. Barria even looks for opportunities to help his teammates defend from time to time. There was no mess on the offensive end, and after dribbling the basketball to the frontcourt, it was either handed over to Da Yao or to Eric. Gordon was the second and third leading scorer for both teams, while he never tired of running and interspersing to create some offensive opportunities for his teammates.
Patrick. Beverley's efforts were not in vain, with two excellent cover runs, he found an open opportunity, and Da Yao also passed the basketball to him just right twice, and Patrick. Beverley also lived up to Da Yao's kindness, although the two open shots only exchanged for one goal, but at least it was the first time in normal game time.
Patrick who scored a goal. Beverley is even more motivated on both ends of the floor, and the pressure he contributes on the defensive end even makes Jose a little bit more aggressive. The veteran Barria is feeling a lot of pressure.
"Lee, this little guy is good!" Patrick. Beverley's efforts were also taken by head coach Mike. Dunleavy looked at it in his eyes and couldn't help but give Li Yao a word of appreciation.
"Mike, this guy has room to improve, give him some time, and he's going to be another bench gangster for our Clippers." Face Mike. Dunleavy vs. Patrick. Beverly's praise Li Yao smiled noncommittally, and now Patrick. Beverley is far from reaching the point where he will have a black back in the future, and he needs more time to grow.